Why Would You Use Lube?

There have never been more kinds of lubricants, or lube, as widely available than there is now. Lube is for everyone, for anything from solo sex or sex with a partner. It is also gender neutral even though companies may market lube to certain genders. There are a myriad of reasons you may want to use lube in your playtime sessions. Here are just a few: 

Sometimes you just need a little help

There used to be a stigma that if you want or need to use lube it meant you were not physically ready for what is going to happen next. The truth is, even if you are insanely turned on and in the right headspace, lube makes the experience more enjoyable. In fact, it doesn’t make you less than, it means you are owning your sexuality and empowering yourself to have the best time possible.

Sometimes, an object or penis can be too big for dry entry and a little lube goes a long way. For some, this can be due to medication, menopause, or even hormones. Lube can help offset these issues. Sometimes it might be due to lack of foreplay to get you ready, even if the desire is there.

Another reason could be that you enjoy anal but not “painal.” Spit and drool and tears can be fun, but lube is ideal for anal sex. There are even specific anal lubes just for this purpose both water based for toys and silicone-based for physical contact. Due to the amount of nerve endings in the anus, many find anal play and sex very pleasurable. Unlike a vulva, the anus does not self-lubricate, so it is easy to see how lube can help prevent tearing and discomfort.

Lube increases pleasure 

Lube certainly can enhance pleasure for all involved, so it doesn’t have to be hidden away as a last resort. You can use it anytime during masturbation, foreplay, and sex including with toys and of course, intercourse. It comes in flavors for oral sex as well as warming and cooling effects.

When you use lube with a condom, it can make sex feel more natural as well. Now with more focus on pleasure and orgasm for women, there are even clitoral stimulation gels to add some lubrication and spark! There’s nothing worse than getting too "in your head" during play because it prevents you from letting go and being present. Lube can help mitigate this feeling and help you get to a pleasurable headspace.

Using lube is fun!

While lube has very practical purposes it can also be fun to play with. It can help you figure out what you like while masturbating by experimenting with different kinds. If nothing else, do it for science!

Also, for some people, the messier the better. With all the various kinds to choose from, the different uses can spark creativity in the bedroom, or even outside of the bedroom. Lube can be used for sensory play, because for some, slippery things are satisfying. It’s also easier to clean than things like food. You may want to invest in a mattress cover or tarp, for this kind of play, depending how far you want to go.

Lube can make for some epic, more inventive foreplay that can also make your sessions last longer. That’s a win for everyone. Whether you buy a vat or a tube, lube is so multifunctional it should be in everyone’s play kit.